Historical Events In 2017

Apr 02   Attack on visitors to Muslim shrine by a custodian and others in Sargodha, Pakistan leaves 20 dead on this day in history.   

Apr 03   Bomb on St Petersburg metro kills 11, 2nd bomb defused in the year 2017.   

Apr 04   On this day in history alibaba becomes the world's largest retailer according to US Securities and Exchange Commission   

Apr 04   Chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun, Syria by Syrian government forces kills more than 80 civilians on this day in history.   

Apr 04   On this day in history pink Star diamond sets world record price of $71 million for a gem at an action in Hong Kong   

Apr 05   Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner pulled after criticized for trivializing demonstrations in the year 2017.   

Apr 06   In the year 2017 chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump   

Apr 06   In the year 2017 in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town, the U.S. military launches 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an air base in Syria. Russia describes the strikes as an "aggression", adding they significantly damage U.S.-Russia ties.   

Apr 07   On this day in history rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez, Yes, Tupac Shakur , Journey, and Pearl Jam   

Apr 07   Truck driven into a department store in Stockholm, killing 4 in a terror attack in the year 2017.   

Apr 07   In the year 2017 uS President Donald Trump orders missile strike on Syrian airfield after chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun   

Apr 08   Fifth day of protests by thousands in Caracas, Venezuela against the government in the year 2017.   

Apr 09   In the year 2017 81st Masters Golf Tournament: Spanaird Sergio Garcia wins his 1st major after beating Justin Rose in a playoff   

Apr 09   Suicide car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia kills at least 17, Al-Shabaab group claim responsibility in the year 2017.   

Apr 09   In the year 2017 twitter footage of passenger forcibly removed from United Airlines flight in Chicago after flight overbooked causes outrage   

Apr 09   Two Egyptian coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria attacked by suicide bombers leaving at least 44 dead on this day in history.   

Apr 10   On this day in history "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana premieres in Toyko   

Apr 10   Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigns over relationship with an aide and possible misuse of state funds to cover it up on this day in history.   

Apr 10   Edward Enninful is announced the new Editor of "British Vogue" its first male and black editor in the year 2017.   

Apr 13   In the year 2017 in the 2017 Nangarhar airstrike the U.S. drops the GBU-43/B MOAB, the world's largest non-nuclear weapon, at an ISIL base in Afghanistan.   

Apr 14   On this day in history "The Fate of the Furious" directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson opens worldwide - highest-grossing weekend at $532 million   

Apr 14   Meethotamulla rubbish dump collapses onto houses in Colombo, Sri Lanka killing 26 on this day in history.   

Apr 15   Suicide car bomb targets buses carrying Syrian evacuees at Rashidin, 126 killed including 70 children on this day in history.   

Apr 16   Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan wins referundum on 18-article constitutional reform package on this day in history.   

Apr 16   On this day in history world record for gathering of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes - 662 at Manoir de Ban, Chaplin museum in Vevey, Switzerland   

Apr 17   In the year 2017 1st living giant shipworm at 3 ft found in the Philippines, really a type of clam   

Apr 18   British Prime Minister Teresa May announces she will seek a "snap" election on this day in history.   

Apr 19   In the year 2017 fox News confirms they would be letting go of Bill O'Reilly after allegations of sexual harassment   

Apr 20   Terrorist attack on police van on Champs Élysées, Paris 1 police officer killed, 2 injured in the year 2017.   

Apr 21   On this day in history taliban attack army base at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, killing more than 100   

Apr 22   In the year 2017 ilie Năstase thrown off tennis court for insulting British female players during Fed Cup play-off against Romania in Constanta   

Apr 26   On this day in history gift Ngoepe becomes 1st black African to play in Major League Baseball, for the Pittsburgh Pirates   

Apr 28   Gwyneth Paltrow brand Goop and Condé Nast announce they will be launching a quarterly publication together on this day in history.   

Apr 29   3 tornadoes hit south east of Dallas, Texas, killing 5 in the year 2017.   

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Jan 01   Tony Atkinson, British economist died in the year 2017.   

Jan 01   In the year 2017 death of hilarion Capucci, Syrian Catholic bishop   

Jan 01   Derek Parfit, British philosopher died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   John Berger, British art critic, novelist and painter died in the year 2017.   

Jan 02   On this day in history death of viktor Tsaryov, Russian footballer   

Jan 03   Igor Volk, Ukrainian-born Russian cosmonaut died in the year 2017.   

Jan 04   Ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer died on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 2017 death of georges Prêtre, French conductor